Grab your sneakers: The San Diego College of Continuing Education is on track to be a top fundraiser once again at the 2025 surviveHEADSTRONG Walk and Health Fair, a fundraiser hosted by the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation set for Saturday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mission Bay’s DeAnza Cove.
March is Brain Injury Awareness month, so students, employees, and families from the College of Continuing Education’s Acquired Brain Injury program will walk and roll together under the name, “Team ABI.”
Former ABI instructor Heike Kessler-Heiberg formed the college’s Team ABI to partake in the event 18 years ago, and Team ABI has become a top donor, raising more than $330,000 since 2008, with the addition of a $25,000 goal this year.
Team ABI together with the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation is aiming to raise $75,000 this year to provide free-of-charge, life-changing programs, services ,and resources for San Diegans recovering from brain injury.
A portion of donations goes toward the College of Continuing Education’s ABI trust fund for scholarships.
The event is open to the public, to register, donate, or fundraise, please go to: sdbif.org/teamabi/.
The Acquired Brain Injury program at the College of Continuing Education is the only one of its kind in the nation — to provide free classes that support survivors recovering from brain trauma, stroke/aneurysm, brain tumor, brain infection, and anoxia.
“Supporting brain injury survivors and their families is at the heart of what we do. San Diego College of Continuing Education was built to provide accessible and equitable education for people of all backgrounds. We are honored to return to the walk as a top donor on behalf of our inspiring students,” said College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King.
For the second year in a row, President King and the College of Continuing Education will proudly sponsor enrolled students to participate in the 2025 surviveHEADSTRONG Walk.
“We do not want cost to be a barrier for our students who want to cheer on their peers and raise awareness for a great cause,” said King, who is looking forward to participating in the fundraiser. Dr. Evangeline Akridge, the college’s new Dean of Emeritus and Disability Support Programs and Services will also be in attendance to meet the community along with members of the president’s cabinet.
At the College of Continuing Education, the Acquired Brain Injury curriculum retrains students to achieve daily tasks and long-term goals to support their transition back into more independent living, volunteering, and career and educational pursuits. When ready, ABI students can transition into career training certificate programs at no cost to them.
The lifetime costs of a patient’s treatment for a traumatic brain injury are estimated to run from $85,000 to $3 million, reported Northwestern Now. Findings show the cost of TBIs depends on the required level of care, duration, and insurance coverage.
Free ABI classes take place online and at the College of Continuing Education’s Mesa College campus, as well as at the Educational Cultural Complex. Enrollment is open now.
For more information contact the college’s Disability Support Programs and Services office at 619-388-4812 to schedule an intake appointment.
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